Substitute Teacher Jobs in Puerto Rico (NOW HIRING)

Summary
About the Position: Positions are located within the Americas Mid Atlantic District.
These positions are covered by Antilles Consolidated Education Association (ACEA)
All candidates must reside within the local commuting area where the position is located. Local commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding a work site that encompasses the localities where people live and reasonably can be expected to travel back and forth daily. (5 CFR 575.203)
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Duties
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• Maintains discipline for the classroom
• Communicate lesson plans to students
• Maintain accurate records for the classroom
• Supervise students in the school environment
• Interact effectively with students, co-workers, and parents.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be vigilant in maintaining the confidentiality of school related matters.
• You must be at least 18 years of age to be appointed to this position.
• This position requires candidates to reside within the local commuting area in which the position is located

Qualifications
This announcement will be used to fill Substitute positions within Puerto Rico, and your level of education or teaching certification status determines which of three levels you qualify for. When the Principal requests to hire more Substitute teachers at a school, candidates from all three levels will be referred for consideration and selection. When you submit your application, you will be required to identify your level of education and submit required supporting documentation.
In order to qualify for this Substitute position, you must meet one of the education requirements described below.
Level 1 - Certified Teacher: To qualify as a Level 1 Teacher (Substitute), you must have a valid, unexpired teaching certificate in any field and issued by any state/territory in the United States. Please note you must attach a copy of your teaching certificate AND a copy of your official transcripts (in English).
Level 2 - Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) or higher: To qualify as a Level 2 Teacher (Substitute), you must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Please note you must attach a copy of your official transcripts (in English).
Level 3 - Associate's Degree (AA) or 60 semester hours or more: To qualify as a Level 3 Teacher (Substitute), you must possess an Associate's degree OR have successfully completed 60 semester hours at a college/university. Please note you must attach a copy of your official transcripts (in English).
Education
Foreign Degrees and Course Work from Non-accredited Institutions: Foreign Degrees and Course Work from Non-accredited Institutions. Credits or degrees earned from a foreign college or university must be evaluated prior to acceptance. Three evaluation procedures are acceptable:
a. The work must be evaluated and interpreted by a current member of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). This website provides a list of current organizations who can perform your evaluation. You must select and work directly with one of these organizations.
b. The foreign institution that awarded the degree is on a list endorsed by a regionally accredited university or on a list endorsed by a state department of education for the purpose of teacher certification in that state (this procedure will require an English translation of the transcript and a copy of the document awarding the degree, together with an authenticated list produced by an American university or a state department of education); and
c. The work may be evaluated by the graduate division of a regionally accredited university and declared the equivalent of similar undergraduate or graduate work in a U.S. institution.
Graduates of non-accredited institutions may have their undergraduate work validated by admittance to graduate school and completion of a minimum of 5 SH of credit in a regionally accredited graduate college
Additional information

• Multiple vacancies will be filled from the applicant pool that applies to this announcement.
• Selectees will be appointed on a temporary basis for the length of the school year.
• Substitute teachers are only needed when there is a teacher absence, and there is no guarantee of regular or recurring work hours. You will only be paid for the time you are called to report for work.
• This position is covered by the Dual Compensation Act which prohibits an individual from receiving pay from more than one position for more than an aggregate of forty (40) hours of work in one calendar week.
• Positions will be filled from this announcement on an as-needed basis.
• This position is a temporary position and may be extended in one-year increments.
• Applicants with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should notify David Walton ra@dodea.edu
• MILITARY SPOUSES: Because this is a temporary position with an intermittent work schedule, applying and accepting a Substitute position does not forfeit an applicant's eligibility for Military Spouse Preference (MSP

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Substitute positions are filled as temporary, intermittent appointments. These appointments do not confer eligibility for federal benefits, such as retirement, leave accrual, or health/life insurance.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.